Alue Siwah – a small village in Darul Falah District, Aceh Timur Regency, Aceh Province
Alue Siwah is a village-level settlement (desa) that belongs to the Kecamatan Darul Falah administrative unit, as part of Kabupaten Aceh Timur, in the eastern strip of Aceh Province, Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra. Based on its coordinates (5.0281° N, 97.6358° E), it is located in the inland area within the regency. Kabupaten Aceh Timur lies on the eastern border of Aceh Province, and there is no accessible, independent, detailed source material specifically about Alue Siwah; therefore, the description below relies primarily on verified data at the regency level, clearly indicating where reference is made to the broader administrative unit.
General overview
Alue Siwah is one of the villages of Kecamatan Darul Falah, which is located within Kabupaten Aceh Timur. The regency itself is situated on the eastern side of Aceh Province, and as of late 2023, its total population was approximately 449,796 persons. Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole is an extensive area with a predominantly agricultural and partially oil extraction-based background, which according to Wikipedia sources is clearly classified among the crude oil-rich kabupatens of Aceh alongside Aceh Utara and Aceh Tamiang. In this connection, agriculture in the region — particularly rice fields and plantations — and the oil sector have traditionally formed the basis of local livelihoods. No independent demographic, territorial, or infrastructural data about Alue Siwah is available in the accessible sources, so a specific population figure or area measurement for the village cannot be provided; what can be established with certainty is that it is located within the administrative framework of Kecamatan Darul Falah, in the interior areas of the regency. Small villages in Aceh generally have local markets, mosques, and primary educational institutions, but these cannot be verified from sources for the case of Alue Siwah.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Alue Siwah is not available. Considering the broader context, Kabupaten Aceh Timur is a region where the real estate market shows more modest activity compared to other more developed urban areas of the province, and the area is characterized typically by locally used agricultural land and smaller residential properties. General regulations applicable in Indonesia stipulate that foreign nationals cannot acquire direct ownership rights (Hak Milik) in land or property transactions; for them, long-term lease (Hak Sewa) or in certain cases usufruct rights (Hak Pakai) are most appropriate, within proper legal frameworks. This general Indonesian land ownership regulation is applicable within Aceh Timur, and thus also in the case of Alue Siwah. The regency's oil industry background potentially influences the infrastructural development of surrounding areas; however, verifiable data on specific investment dynamics and real estate prices at the Alue Siwah level is not available.
Safety and security
Public security statistics or local-level police data for Alue Siwah are not available in verified sources. The broader region, Kabupaten Aceh Timur, has a historically complex security past: according to Wikipedia sources, the regency was one of the former base territories of Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), the Aceh Freedom Movement, and before the introduction of military emergency status that took effect from May 2003, the area — particularly Peureulak and its surroundings — was counted among the so-called "black zones" most affected by armed conflict. Since the 2005 Helsinki Accord and the subsequent lasting peace, the security situation in Aceh Province has generally stabilized; this applies to the regency as a whole. However, regarding the specific current security conditions at the Alue Siwah level, reliable, up-to-date data is not available, so a cautious approach is recommended, and it is advisable to inquire about the general current situation of the province before traveling.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions or natural landmarks directly associated with Alue Siwah are listed in the available sources, so no such specifics can be provided. Considering Kabupaten Aceh Timur as a whole, the regency's most well-known historical city is Peureulak, which is associated with one of the region's oldest Islamic kingdoms, and is an important site of the regency's cultural and historical heritage. On the regency's eastern coastline, certain beach sections are accessible, and the area's natural features — Sumatra's interior forested and hilly landscapes — may represent potential nature-tourism destinations, though the exact distance and accessibility from Alue Siwah cannot be determined from sources. Throughout Aceh Province, numerous religious and cultural attractions are found that reflect the province's deeply rooted Islamic traditions, but these cannot be identified from sources at the Darul Falah district level.
Summary
Alue Siwah is a small, predominantly rural settlement within the administrative territory of Kecamatan Darul Falah, located within Kabupaten Aceh Timur, the eastern regency of Aceh Province, on the island of Sumatra. The regency's total population is close to 450,000 persons, and the area is significant both from agricultural and hydrocarbon industry perspectives. The region has a complex historical and political past related to the earlier Aceh conflict; however, since the 2005 peace accord, the situation in the province has generally stabilized. Due to the lack of detailed, separate data about Alue Siwah, information about the village can be obtained primarily in the context of the broader administrative framework; for those visiting or seeking property there, obtaining current, local-level information is particularly recommended.
